1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 795 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Cadillac Calais | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Calais | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1797 cc |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 710 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |